Should I spoil my child with luxuries? In discussions of raising children to being good citizens, there seems to be two sides of the coin: parents who are minimalists, don’t buy their children lots of toys, and don’t want them to be entitled. Then,…
What time should my child sleep? 9 or 10pm? It’s important to note that it’s more important to focus on sleep quality, not quantity, and establish a good bedtime routine. Just like adults, some children need more sleep, some need less. However, there’s no definite…
My child refuses to listen to me, how do I deal with this? As a parent, it can be really frustrating when your child appears not to be listening, or worse yet, seems to outright ignore you. You may wonder what you’re doing wrong…
I want my child to be very positive towards learning, how do I do that? Lead by Example Children often look to their parents when they form their habits. In order for your children to joy learning, you yourself must set a good example.…
How do I teach my child the value of money? As a parent, you want the best for your children. This doesn’t necessarily mean you want them to have the best clothes, the latest toys or coolest gadgets. Most likely, it means you want them…
How to help your child be open to making friends? Every parent knows schoolyard friendships are important. Friends enrich our lives, boost our self-esteem, and provide the moral support we need when we’re memorizing multiplication tables. Developmentally speaking, making a friend in school is every bit…
Listening, Learning or doing? Which is better for my child? Most good students aren’t born good learners. Yes, individual personality plays a big part in a child’s willingness to learn and their overall disposition when it comes to schooling and education, but most children who…
My kid is getting lazy, how do I get him to complete his work? Is your child showing little or no interest to work, be it social, educational, or house chores? Does your child lack the common sense of curiosity about the world around…
One of the most basic signals your body sends out is one for hunger. That familiar stomach growl lets us know it’s time to eat something. Ghrelin, the body’s hunger hormone, is produced in the pancreas and stomach lining and works to stimulate the appetite.…
How do I help my child prioritize his/her time? or let them do it themselves? Many kids are overwhelmed by the prospect of fitting everything they have and want to do into the few short hours after school. Between homework, activities, and just time…
